RESPECT, ITS BASIS AND TYPES
The purpose of this article is to define the essence of respect, one of most important aspects of human relationship. The basis of respect for people is defined as an attitude towards person as the end in itself. On this first kind of respect it is grounded: respecting persons for their dignity what equalizes all people, for possibility of personal development. The second kind of respect is recognition of persons’ merits and achievements in different areas. On this type the feeling of respect is based which consists of feelings of admiration for talent and skills of another person. Next in the article the concept of self-respect is discussed and parallels between self-respect and respect towards other person are drawn.
Keywords: Kant, respect for persons, dignity, personal development, self-respect
Issue: 1, 2013
Pages: 188 — 192
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